Ethan Casson

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Ethan Casson
Minnesota Timberwolves
Position Chief executive officer
League NBA

Ethan Casson is an American basketball executive. He has been the chief executive officer of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx, the Iowa Wolves, and T-Wolves Gaming since August 8, 2016, succeeding Rob Moor. [1] [2] In his role as CEO, Casson oversees the business operations of these organizations, working closely with the executive team to establish the organization's strategy. [3] [4] Casson also managed the successful completion of the $150 million renovation of Target Center.

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Casson returned to Minnesota after most recently serving as the chief operating officer for the San Francisco 49ers. He dedicated six seasons to the 49ers, starting in 2010 as the team's vice president of corporate sales. Casson was promoted to chief revenue officer in 2014, a role he held for two seasons. Before joining the 49ers, Casson spent 11 years with the Timberwolves and Lynx, where he served as senior vice president of corporate partnerships and game presentation. [5] Prior to his time with the Timberwolves and Lynx, Casson worked in sponsorship development with ESPN.

Early life

Originally from Connecticut, Casson spent his childhood in the small town of West Chesterfield, New Hampshire. A twin, he attended Keene High School in Keene, New Hampshire, [6] where he and his brothers played basketball. [7] [8] Casson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management from Colby–Sawyer College in New London, New Hampshire, where he also played on the men's basketball team (Class of 1996). [9]

COVID-19

In March 2020, Casson wrote a letter to NBA fans updating them on the league's indefinite suspension due to COVID-19. In the letter, he assured fans with tickets for postponed games that those tickets would be valid for the rescheduled games. Casson also noted that if games were canceled or played in an empty arena, fans with tickets to those games would be eligible for a credit or a refund. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "Wolves & Lynx CEO Ethan Casson Recognized as a 2022 Most Admired CEO". NBA.com . September 23, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Timberwolves new CEO knows exactly what he's getting into". USA Today . July 25, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Timberwolves-Lynx initiative to get out the vote is the latest attempt to impact change". September 4, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Minnesota Timberwolves to Welcome Back Season Ticket Members and Fans to Target Center". NBA.com . March 12, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Casson's Journey To Timberwolves CEO Began With A Cold Call". CBS News . July 25, 2016.
  6. ↑ "A night of nostalgia: Keene High's 1992 basketball team reflects on its journey". February 5, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Timberwolves executive, a Keene native, offers advice to NH graduates". May 29, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Where it All Began Colby Sawyer". January 1, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Hall of Fame". January 1, 2015.
  10. ↑ "A Letter From Timberwolves CEO Ethan Casson". NBA.com. March 12, 2020.
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